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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1929

Page

9

Denison Visit Opens Indoor Track Season for Ohio University

Bobcat tracksters prepare for the indoor meet against Denison University in Athens at the Men's Gymnasium. Coach William Hervert leads a largely unproven squad with strengths in longer dashes and field events, aiming to finish by 5 PM after a 2 PM start.

Vic Sherow Messenger HIO University O Tere Denison University William Hervert Herbert Ohio Athletic Field

Five Teams to Enter Ohio Intercollegiate Grappling Meet

Cleveland March 21 U P lists five colleges entering Ohio's first Intercollegiate wrestling tournament at Case School of Applied Science. The eight weight divisions crown state titles. Entered teams include Ohio Wesleyan Kent Normal Case Western Reserve and Ohio University with Joe Begata as Ohio U representative who also plans to compete at the National College Meet at Ohio State next week.

Cleveland U.P Ohio Case School of Applied Science Ohio Wesleyan Kent Normal Case Western Recrerve Ohio University Joe Begata Ohio State

Porat Beats Heeney in Chicago 10 Round Heavyweight Bout

Otto Von Porat, the young Norwegian heavyweight, decisively defeated Tom Heeney in a ten round contest in Chicago. Heeney, coming off a loss to Gene Tunney, showed skill but Von Porat controlled the bout and earned strong consideration among top heavyweights.

Otto von Porat Hso Aiaveony Tom Heeney Linieago Heeney Gene Tunney von Porat

Garden Ends Winter Boxing Season With McLarnin Miller Bout

New York March 2 The winter boxing season ends tomorrow at Madison Square Garden with Jimmy McLarnin of Vancouver meeting Ray Miller of Chicago in a ten round bout. The crowd expects a tight clash as Miller, who stopped McLarnin in seven rounds this season, faces a favored rematch for the title shot.

New York Madison Square Garden Jimmy McLarnin Vancouver Ray Miller Chicago Little Fellows Baby Face Detroit McLarnin Miller

Hub Recreationists Lead Five Man Event in Congress Bowling

The Hub Recreationists of Joliet Illinois moved into first in the five man event at the American Bowling Congress in Chicago marching with scores of 1002 984 and 1007 for 8063 total. The Aurora quintet placed sixth with 2917. George Geiser and Jule Leltinger of Chicago led the doubles.

Chicago U.P Joliet Aurora A Auroar Ill George Geiser Jule Leltinger

Segrave Gains First Leg In Speed Boat Title Race

The Biscayne Bay regatta saw Major H. O. D. Segrave win heat one aboard Miss England while Gar Wood retired Miss America VIL after two laps due to steering failure. A two-point per heat system keeps Wood in contention only if Segrave falters in today’s 12 mile heat, with tie-breaker by total elapsed time.

Miami Beach Fila U.p—America H. O. D. Segrave Gar Wood Biscayne Bay Wood Segrave

Coaches but never played Frank Foster Navy water polo coach

Frank Foster mentored the Navy water polo team but never played the game or any water sports, according to the account. The note highlights his coaching career over personal participation in aquatic competition.

Frank Foster Navy

Veteran Bowie jockey Arthur Murray claims oldest rider tag

Arthur Murray, a Bowie Maryland jockey aged 54, says he is the oldest jockey still active. He continues riding races and maintains his status in the current season.

Arthur Murray Bowie

Glouster Alumni Plan Friday Evening Meeting

Glouster High School Alumni Association schedules a meeting for Friday at 7 o'clock in the high school building. The gathering invites all former students to discuss association affairs and upcoming events.

Glouster Glouster High School Alumni Association

Orio Baseball Team Works In Practice

Coach Don Peden trims the squad to 22 as full practice drills continue for two weeks ahead of the season opener against Ohio State in Columbus. Regulars defeat the Yannigans, then lose 6 to 3 as both sides test hitting and fielding with heavy work planned before the Ohio State tilt.

ORIO Vic Sherow Messenger ITH Don Peden Ohio State Columbus Yannigan Warshower Mozdy Barfoot Hastings Hart Williams Mason Loucks Sherer Swindell Locotosh Dink Simpson Ohio Diamond Peden Kentucky University of Kentucky

Nats Sign Him Roy Spencer Joins Senators for Camp

Announcement notes Roy Spencer, deemed a free agent by Judge Landis, has signed with the Washington Senators and will report immediately to the Tampa training camp. Manager Johnson plans to use him as a catcher. Spencer previously played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and was released to Indianapolis.

Spencer K. M. Landis Washington Senators Tampa Via Johnson Nats Pittsburgh Pirates Indianapolis

Peden Eyes Strong Bobcats Season With Key Hurlers

Coach Peden says a steady hurling staff could lift the Bobcats to a solid year. He cites Lefty Barfoot as pivotal after a poor prior season and notes promising newcomers Brown and Warshower as catchers Schrieber and Koterba as infielders plus Brink and Loucks in the outfield. Simpson may share mound duties during the season.

Peden Bobcats Moundsmen Barfoot Brown Warshower Schrieber Koterba Brink Loucks Simpson

Reynolds Retains Welterweight Title With Two Falls

Columbus report shows champion Rb Jack Reynolds defeating Charlie Pesek, brother of Tigerman John Pesek, to keep the world welterweight wrestling title. Reynolds won the first fall with a leg split in 32 minutes 4 seconds and the second with a crotch hold in 23 minutes 25 seconds.

Columbus Jack Reynolds Charlie Pesek John Pesek

Jolson eyes more racehorses after Nicodemus reveal

J Al Jolson, after reemerging with Nicodemus at Tia Juana, said he planned buying several other racehorses soon.

J al Jolson Nicodemus Tia Juana

Cubs Defeat Tigers 13 3 In Exhibition Game

Chicago Cubs led by Cuyler and Wilson beat the Detroit Tigers 13 to 3 in an exhibition. Cuyler had four hits in five appearances including a home run. Wilson went 3 for 5.

Los Angeles Calif U.R Cuyler Wilson Chicago Cubs Detroit Tigers

Athletic Loop Sets Saturday Meeting for Spring Sport Plan

The Southeastern Ohio Big Four Athletic Association officials from Athens will host a conference Saturday to decide whether member schools will pursue track or baseball this spring. Marietta Zanesville and Portsmouth guests will join Athens High School. The league organized after football and first met since its formation aims to include a sport in its schedule.

Buckeye Association George Rider Miami George Gauthier Ohio Wesleyan Denison Owens Gregory Hutson Behneider Angel Southeastern Ohio Big Four Athletic Association Athens Hill Crest Ihn Marietta Zanesville Portsmouth Harold EB. Wise

McLaughlin Appointed to NL Umpire Staff

The National League announced Edward McLaughlin of Philadelphia as a new umpire on the staff created after Sherwood Magee's death. McLaughlin was released from the Southern Association. The Indians continued spring workouts in New Orleans with Averill and Porter impressing at the plate, hitting .600 in practice games.

National League Edward McLaughlin Hiladelphia Sherwood Magee McLaughlin Southern Association New Orleans Cleveland Indians Orleana Pelicans Peckinpaugh J Averill and Porter

Columbia Hires Warner Star Ed Walker as Line Coach

Ed Walker, renowned as one of Pop Warner’s greatest ends, accepts a line coach position at Columbia for the upcoming fall season. Walker brings renowned grid experience and is expected to influence the Lions’ line play significantly.

Columbia Warner Ed Walker Pop Warner

Logan Jockeys Top Glouster Palace Bowl in Grim Night

In Glouster on March 21 the Logan Jockeys defeated Glouster Palace at Colbert Brothers alleys 2937 to 28. The visitors led early, won the first game pins, the second by 125 and 4 percent, and the third by 442. Bryan led the local team with the high score and John of Logan posted an average of 222.

Glouster Logan Jockeys Glouster Palace Colbert Brother's Alleys Bryan John Logan

Cage Meet Opens in Chicago at National High Basketball

Thirty teams remain in the cham after ten games on opening day of the National High Basketball Tournament in Chicago. Bracket favorites De La Salle Joliet and Camden N Catholic fell to Spaulding Philadelphia and Buffs Te. Xavier Cincinnati edged Frances Counctl Buffs Te 33 to 29. Northeast High of Philadelphia beat 23-13.

Chicago Etmi Xavier Cincinnati Frances Counctl Buffs Te de la Salle Joliet Camden N. Catholic Spaulding School of Northeast High Ofadelphia

Star with Seattle Trials Upstart Oscar Eckhardt

One of the best young athletes trying out for the season is Oscar Eckhardt, who played football at Texas University for three seasons.

Seattle Oscar Eckhardt Texas University

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